Impact-sensitive head protection cap for psychiatric patients

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of psychiatric protective devices, and more particularly to an impact-sensitive head protector for psychiatric patients. This head protector provides head protection, increases comfort, and emits an audible alarm when the patient bumps their head. It includes a flexible cap body with flexible protective blocks inclined in four directions on the upper surface, the tops of which are fixedly connected to the sides of a flexible connecting part. Vertical connecting straps are fixed to the left and right sides of the lower end of the cap body. A circumferential fixing strap is provided on the inner surface of the cap body. An annular groove is embedded in the bottom surface of the cap body, and a first rubber plate and a second rubber plate are adhered to the inner and outer walls of the annular groove. Several pressure sensors are circumferentially spaced on the outer side of the first rubber plate, and pressure blocks are adhered to the second rubber plate outside the pressure sensors. The pressure sensors are electrically connected to a control box located within the connecting part via wiring. It is simple to operate, convenient to use, and suitable for various patients.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of psychiatric protective devices, specifically an impact-sensitive head cap for psychiatric patients. Background Technology

[0002] Patients with mental disorders exhibit self-injury behaviors affecting the head, such as banging their heads against heavy objects or striking their heads with their hands. The injuries primarily occur on the lateral aspect of the forehead. Currently, traditional physical restraint methods are commonly used to restrain patients with mental disorders, involving securing their limbs to the bed with restraint straps. This method effectively restrains the limbs and provides indirect protection for the head. However, this restraint method makes patients feel controlled, causing significant discomfort and often leading to dissatisfaction from their families. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an impact-sensitive head protection cap for psychiatric patients. This head protection cap can wrap and protect the head like a hat, increasing comfort and making the patient feel protected. In addition, it can emit an audible alarm when the patient hits their head, reminding caregivers to stop the impact in time, effectively solving the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an impact-sensitive head protection cap for psychiatric patients, comprising a flexible cap body, the cap body being a cylindrical structure with openings at the top and bottom, and flexible protective blocks inclined towards the center in four directions on the upper surface of the cap body, the tops of the protective blocks being fixedly connected to the side of the flexible connecting part.

[0005] Vertical connecting straps are fixed to the left and right sides of the lower end of the cap body, and the lower ends of the connecting straps are provided with hook and loop fasteners that cooperate with each other.

[0006] The inner surface of the cap is provided with a circumferential fixing strap. The outer surface of the middle part of the fixing strap is bonded and fixed to the inner surface of the cap, and the two ends are free ends and are provided with mutually cooperating hook and loop fasteners.

[0007] The cap body has an annular groove with a downward opening embedded on the bottom surface. A first rubber plate and a second rubber plate are respectively bonded to the inner and outer walls of the annular groove. Several pressure sensors are arranged circumferentially on the outer side of the first rubber plate. A pressure block that cooperates with the pressure sensor is bonded to the second rubber plate outside the pressure sensor. The pressure sensors are electrically connected to the control box through circuits. The control box is located in the connecting part.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the hat body includes an outer textile cover, and the inner part of the textile cover is provided with a sponge layer.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, both the protective block and the connecting part include an outer textile cover, and the textile cover has a sponge layer inside.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the outer surface of one end of the fixing strap is provided with a hook and loop base, and the inner surface of the other end is provided with a hook and loop hook that cooperates with the hook and loop base.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the pressure sensor is located at the upper and lower middle positions on the outer side of the first rubber plate.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the outer surface of the pressure sensor has no pressure contact with the inner surface of the pressure block.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the control box includes a box body, which is generally rectangular in shape. A battery box with an open top cover is embedded in the right side of the upper surface of the box body. A buzzer is installed in the box body on the left side of the battery box. A control board is installed inside the box body. The control board is electrically connected to the battery box, the pressure sensor and the buzzer respectively. A switch is also provided on one side of the box body.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an impact-sensitive head protection cap for psychiatric patients, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This utility model features a cylindrical cap with openings at the top and bottom. Flexible protective blocks are installed on the upper surface of the cap, tilted inwards from four directions. The tops of these protective blocks are fixedly connected to the sides of the flexible connecting parts. Vertical connecting straps are fixed to the left and right sides of the lower end of the cap, with hook-and-loop fasteners at their lower ends. In use, the cap can be worn from top to bottom and secured to the chin via the connecting straps on both sides. This provides head protection, particularly for the sides of the forehead. The upper protective blocks and connecting parts offer additional protection to the top of the head. Compared to restraints that restrict the hands and feet, this design provides protection rather than control, increasing patient comfort and satisfaction for both the patient and their family.

[0016] 2. This utility model features a circumferential fixing strap on the inner surface of the cap. The outer surface of the middle part of the fixing strap is bonded to the inner surface of the cap, while the two ends are free ends with interlocking hook and loop fasteners. In use, the size of the circle formed by the fixing strap can be adjusted internally by adjusting the bonding position of the hook and loop fasteners at both ends of the fixing strap to accommodate patients with different head circumferences and expand its applicability.

[0017] 3. This utility model has several pressure sensors spaced circumferentially on the outer side of the first rubber plate. A pressure block that cooperates with the pressure sensor is glued to the second rubber plate outside the pressure sensor. The pressure sensors are electrically connected to the control box through circuits. The control box is located in the connection part. When in use, when the patient hits the head, the inner and outer rubber plates are squeezed, so that the pressure block presses on the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor transmits the signal to the control box, and the control box controls the buzzer to emit an alarm sound, which can remind the nursing staff to stop the patient.

[0018] 4. This utility model has no pressure contact between the outer surface of the pressure sensor and the inner surface of the pressure block. During use, the pressure block and the pressure sensor are not in pressure contact under normal circumstances. The pressure sensor is only activated by the buzzer when the patient impacts or collides with it. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, form part of this application:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure from another angle;

[0022] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the cap body in cross-section;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partially enlarged structural diagram;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the individual three-dimensional structure of the control box.

[0025] The diagram shows: 1. Cap body; 11. Connecting strap; 12. Fixing strap; 13. Annular groove; 14. First rubber plate; 141. Pressure sensor; 15. Second rubber plate; 151. Pressure block; 2. Protective block; 3. Connecting part; 31. Zipper; 4. Control box; 41. Box body; 42. Battery box; 43. Through hole; 44. Switch. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example 1

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a shock-sensitive headgear for psychiatric patients includes a flexible cap body 1. The cap body 1 is a cylindrical structure with openings at the top and bottom. Flexible protective blocks 2 are provided on the upper surface of the cap body 1 in four directions (front, back, left, and right) inclined towards the center. The tops of the protective blocks 2 are fixedly connected to the sides of the flexible connecting parts 3. Vertical connecting straps 11 are fixedly provided on the left and right sides of the lower end of the cap body 1. The lower ends of the connecting straps 11 are provided with mutually cooperating hook and loop fasteners (not shown). A circumferential fixing strap 12 is provided on the inner surface of the cap body 1. The outer surface of the middle part of the fixing strap 12 (at half the length of the fixing strap 12) is bonded and fixed to the inner surface of the cap body 1, and the two ends are free ends with mutually cooperating hook and loop fasteners (not shown).

[0028] The bottom surface of the cap body 1 has an annular groove 13 with a downward opening embedded on the top surface. The inner and outer walls of the annular groove 13 are respectively bonded with a first rubber plate 14 and a second rubber plate 15. Several pressure sensors 141 are arranged circumferentially on the outer side of the first rubber plate 14. A pressure block 151 that cooperates with the pressure sensor 141 is bonded to the second rubber plate 15 outside the pressure sensor 141. The pressure sensors 141 are electrically connected to the control box 4 through wires. The control box 4 is located in the connecting part 3.

[0029] The cap body 1 includes an outer textile cover (not separately marked), and a sponge layer (not shown) is provided inside the textile cover. An annular groove 13 is embedded in the sponge layer, and the textile cover is placed on the sponge layer, forming an overall concave structure with the bottom facing upward. The first rubber plate 14 and the second rubber plate 15 are respectively bonded to the textile cover on both sides of the concave structure.

[0030] Both the protective block 2 and the connecting part 3 include an outer fabric cover (not separately marked). The upper fabric cover of the protective block 2 is sewn and fixed to the fabric cover of the connecting part 3, and the lower fabric cover of the protective block 2 is sewn and fixed to the fabric cover on the upper surface of the cap body 1. Both the protective block 2 and the connecting part 3 have a sponge layer inside the fabric cover (not shown). The control box 4 is located inside the fabric cover of the connecting part 3, and the control box 4 is located above the sponge layer of the connecting part 3. The fabric cover containing the control box 4 has an opening on one side, and a zipper 31 is provided at the opening for easy opening and closing and removal of the control box 4 to replace the battery.

[0031] The outer surface of one end of the fixing strap 12 is provided with a hook and loop base (not shown), and the inner surface of the other end is provided with a hook and loop hook (not shown) that mates with the hook and loop base.

[0032] The pressure sensor 141 is located at the middle of the upper and lower sides of the outer side of the first rubber plate 14.

[0033] There is no pressure contact between the outer surface of the pressure sensor 141 and the inner surface of the pressure block 151.

[0034] The control box 4 includes a box body 41, which is generally rectangular (or cylindrical). A battery compartment 42 with a top-opening cover is embedded in the right side of the upper surface of the box body 41. A buzzer is located inside the box body 41 on the left side of the battery compartment 42. A through hole 43, communicating with the inner cavity of the box body 41, is embedded downwards on the upper surface of the box body 41 at the position corresponding to the buzzer. A control board (not shown) is located inside the box body 41. The control board is electrically connected to the battery compartment 42, the pressure sensor 141, and the buzzer. A switch 44 is also located on one side of the box body 41, and the switch 44 is also electrically connected to the control board. The circuitry and control principles described here are known to those skilled in the art.

[0035] In use, the cap 1 can be worn from top to bottom and is fixed to the chin by the connecting straps 11 on both sides. The cap 1 can protect the sides of the forehead, while the upper protective block 2 and connecting part 3 can provide auxiliary protection for the top of the head. Compared with restraints that fix the hands and feet, this provides the patient with a protected state rather than a controlled one, increasing patient comfort and family satisfaction. The size of the circle formed by the fasteners at both ends of the fixing strap 12 can be adjusted internally to accommodate patients with different head circumferences, expanding its applicability. When the patient impacts the head, the inner and outer rubber plates are squeezed, causing the pressure block 151 to press against the pressure sensor 141. The pressure sensor 141 transmits a signal to the control board of the control box 4, which controls the buzzer to sound an alarm, reminding the patient not to impact the head further and alerting caregivers to intervene. Normally, the pressure block 151 and the pressure sensor 141 are not in pressure contact; the alarm is only triggered when the patient impacts and squeezes the pressure sensor 141. Example 2

[0036] The textile cover has a composite structure (not shown separately), including an inner bamboo charcoal fiber layer, an outer layer of polyester fiber woven into the bamboo charcoal fiber layer, and an outer layer of silk fiber woven into the polyester fiber layer. The layer in contact with the skin can be either the bamboo charcoal fiber layer or the silk fiber layer.

[0037] When in use, the bamboo charcoal fiber layer and the silk fiber layer can play an antibacterial and bacteriostatic role on both the inside and outside, while the polyester fiber layer can increase the flexibility of the textile cover.

[0038] The components used in this utility model are all general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles are well known to those skilled in the art.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "first," "second," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0040] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification, so that those skilled in the art can understand and read them, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this utility model can be implemented. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportions, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A mental patient's impact sensing head protector, characterized by: It includes a flexible cap body, which is a cylindrical structure with openings at the top and bottom. Flexible protective blocks are provided on the upper surface of the cap body in four directions, and the tops of the protective blocks are fixedly connected to the side of the flexible connecting part. Vertical connecting straps are fixed to the left and right sides of the lower end of the cap body, and the lower ends of the connecting straps are provided with hook and loop fasteners that cooperate with each other. The inner surface of the cap is provided with a circumferential fixing strap. The outer surface of the middle part of the fixing strap is bonded and fixed to the inner surface of the cap, and the two ends are free ends and are provided with mutually cooperating hook and loop fasteners. The cap body has an annular groove with a downward opening embedded on the bottom surface. A first rubber plate and a second rubber plate are respectively bonded to the inner and outer walls of the annular groove. Several pressure sensors are arranged circumferentially on the outer side of the first rubber plate. A pressure block that cooperates with the pressure sensor is bonded to the second rubber plate outside the pressure sensor. The pressure sensors are electrically connected to the control box through circuits. The control box is located in the connecting part.

2. A mental patient impact sensing head protector as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The cap body includes an outer textile cover, and the inner part of the textile cover has a sponge layer.

3. A mental patient impact sensing brain protective cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein: Both the protective block and the connecting part include an outer textile cover, and the textile cover has a sponge layer inside.

4. A mental patient impact sensing brain protective cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The outer surface of one end of the fixing strap is provided with a hook and loop base, and the inner surface of the other end is provided with a hook and loop hook that cooperates with the hook and loop base.

5. A mental patient impact sensing brain protective cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The pressure sensor is located at the top and bottom center of the outer side of the first rubber plate.

6. A mental patient impact sensing head protector as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The outer surface of the pressure sensor has no pressure contact with the inner surface of the pressure block.

7. A mental patient impact sensing head protector as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The control box includes a box body, which is generally rectangular in shape. A battery box with an open top cover is embedded in the right side of the upper surface of the box body. A buzzer is installed inside the box body on the left side of the battery box. A control board is installed inside the box body. The control board is electrically connected to the battery box, the pressure sensor and the buzzer respectively. A switch is also provided on one side of the box body.

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